History

For an organization that began in 2005, Team Haverhill already has a “storied” history. After beginning as a “community visioning” initiative sponsored by the Greater Haverhill Foundation and the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, Team Haverhill emerged as an organization in its own right in 2006. We elected officers and organized into a self-directing association with the purpose of making Haverhill a “better place to live, work and play.” Early activities included the stringing of lights in downtown trees, and arranging for historic marker-signs to be painted for and purchased by individual homeowners.

Since then, Team Haverhill has grown and evolved and taken on many exciting projects, with the help of dedicated volunteers, as well as numerous project partners and sponsors. Here is a list of projects and activities we have focused on since we began.

Year(s)

Focus (projects and activities)

2007

Candidate forums and budget education

2008

Murals, playground renovation, recycling, “Possible Dreams”

2009

Farmers’ Market, Soles of Haverhill “Shoe-la-bration”

2010

River Ruckus, Haverhill Youth Mentor Network, and continuing support for ongoing projects

Team Haverhill is an independent, volunteer action group dedicated to making Haverhill a better place to live, learn, work and play. We pursue this purpose by fostering civic dialogue, organizing hands-on projects, creating a more informed public, and advocating for positive change. Team Haverhill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Haverhill, Massachusetts.